All activity by Matt Sussman - MLive.commsussman-feed2011-10-26T09:00:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceComment on Detroit Tigers' Jim Leyland: Team's current struggles have nothing to do with Brandon Ingetag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.202903202012-04-25T04:51:51Z2012-04-25T04:51:51ZLeyland's right. Let's go around the league: Boston's bullpen is a mess. Yankees starters are getting hit around. Angels are slumping. Miami's manager is embarrassing the team. Philly can't hit. Cincinnati can't hit. Kansas City has lost 12 straight! TheMatt SussmanComment on Doing the math tells us Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera weighed 285-290 pounds last yeartag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.193405922012-02-18T01:50:29Z2012-02-18T01:50:29ZHard to argue with the math, but I reached the same conclusion by eyeballing it.Matt SussmanComment on Taiwanese company pokes fun at Ndamukong Suh in animated spooftag:www.mlive.com,2015:/lions/index.ssf//2235.181749742011-11-29T21:12:23Z2011-11-29T21:12:23ZPoor Jay Cutler. Never saw the hadouken coming.Matt SussmanDetroit Tigers Links: Remembrance of the 'worst' championstag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7183557.201110260850142011-10-26T13:00:00Z2011-10-26T13:00:00ZWas Hank Greenberg's 1945 Tigers one of baseball's weakest champions?msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Was Hank Greenberg's 1945 Tigers one of baseball's weakest champions?
Detroit Tigers Links: Fielding numbers were among worst in 2011tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7172855.201110240127222011-10-24T13:00:00Z2011-10-24T13:00:00ZBy most popular advanced defensive statistics, the Tigers ranked near the bottom of the league in glove-work.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
By most popular advanced defensive statistics, the Tigers ranked near the bottom of the league in glove-work.
If Detroit Tigers' Dave Dombrowski makes an offseason deal, would Rick Porcello be involved?tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.71587772011-10-21T18:40:07Z2011-10-21T18:40:07ZRick Porcello has been one of the familiar staples in the Tigers' rotation since 2009. But if the Tigers make a big splash this offseason, he could be a centerpiece.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Rick Porcello has been one of the familiar staples in the Tigers' rotation since 2009. But if the Tigers make a big splash this offseason, he could be a centerpiece.
Detroit Tigers Links: Setting Justin Verlander's pitch count in historic termstag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7123464.201110140851312011-10-14T14:15:00Z2011-10-14T14:15:00ZVerlander's 133 pitches were the most in a postseason game since 2003, and the most by a Tigers pitcher since the '84 Series.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Verlander's 133 pitches were the most in a postseason game since 2003, and the most by a Tigers pitcher since the '84 Series.
Detroit Tigers Links: Yea or nay on Aretha Franklin's national anthem?tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7112231.201110121212172011-10-12T13:30:00Z2011-10-12T13:30:00ZAretha Franklin sang the national anthem before Game 3, to mostly positive reviews. But some felt it was too long and overdone.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Aretha Franklin sang the national anthem before Game 3, to mostly positive reviews. But some felt it was too long and overdone.
Comment on Detroit Tigers Links: Who deserves most of the blame for the poor start?tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.174303342011-10-11T14:56:21Z2011-10-11T14:56:21ZCabrera ain't alone. Cabrera, Martinez, Peralta, Avila — the middle of the lineup — is a combined 5-for-32, three walks, nine strikeouts, 0 RBI, 0-for-7 with RISP. It's only two games so I don't expect them to keep lagging likeMatt SussmanDetroit Tigers Links: Who deserves most of the blame for the poor start?tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7106891.201110110841332011-10-11T13:00:00Z2011-10-11T13:00:00ZIf Cabrera doesn't start hitting, the Tigers might kiss their season goodbye.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
If Cabrera doesn't start hitting, the Tigers might kiss their season goodbye.
Detroit Tigers' keys to Game 5 cannot be found in Game 4tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.70761892011-10-05T20:00:00Z2011-10-05T20:00:00ZAll we can infer from Game 4 is that the Tigers played a bad game in Game 4, the Yankees played better in Game 4, and the Yankees also had more luck in Game 4. msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
All we can infer from Game 4 is that the Tigers played a bad game in Game 4, the Yankees played better in Game 4, and the Yankees also had more luck in Game 4.
Detroit Tigers Links: Internet consensus? Tigers-Yankees is too close to calltag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7051574.201109300850102011-09-30T13:00:00Z2011-09-30T13:00:00ZThe Internet seems divided 50-50 down the line among those who believe the Tigers or Yankees will advance out of the first round.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
The Internet seems divided 50-50 down the line among those who believe the Tigers or Yankees will advance out of the first round.
Comment on Tigers have not released playoff roster; clubhouse features 27 players with nameplatestag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.172619052011-09-29T20:48:57Z2011-09-29T20:48:57ZI don't see Cale Iorg's name anywhere. There has to be a mistake.Matt SussmanDetroit Tigers Links: There were some other exciting games last nighttag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7045930.201109290913422011-09-29T13:00:00Z2011-09-29T13:00:00ZEvan Longoria's big home runs knocked the World Series favorite Red Sox out of the playoffs, but thanks to the Texas Rangers' wins, the Tigers wouldn't have to play them until the ALCS.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Evan Longoria's big home runs knocked the World Series favorite Red Sox out of the playoffs, but thanks to the Texas Rangers' wins, the Tigers wouldn't have to play them until the ALCS.
Detroit Tigers Links: Angels care little for Tigers' ALDS destinationtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7040072.201109280036462011-09-28T13:00:00Z2011-09-28T13:00:00ZThe Angels scratched Jered Weaver from his start, meaning his pitching prowess will not help the Tigers at all, except for Justin Verlander, who seems guaranteed the ERA title and the pitching Triple Crown.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
The Angels scratched Jered Weaver from his start, meaning his pitching prowess will not help the Tigers at all, except for Justin Verlander, who seems guaranteed the ERA title and the pitching Triple Crown.
Detroit Tigers Links: ALDS opponent is anybody's guesstag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7034915.201109271039012011-09-27T13:00:00Z2011-09-27T13:00:00ZThe Tigers may or may not have home field advantage in the first round. They might play one of three teams. Clear enough for you?msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
The Tigers may or may not have home field advantage in the first round. They might play one of three teams. Clear enough for you?
Detroit Tigers Links: Is Justin Verlander's MVP talk quieting down?tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.7029865.201109261339112011-09-26T13:00:00Z2011-09-26T13:00:00ZBaseball voters might move Justin Verlander down on their MVP ballot because of his below-average final start of the season.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Baseball voters might move Justin Verlander down on their MVP ballot because of his below-average final start of the season.
The 10 most memorable Detroit Tigers wins of 2011tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.70154342011-09-23T17:10:00Z2011-09-23T17:10:00ZNow is as good a time as any to pause before playoffs begin, when emotions will really run high, and reflect on the ten most memorable Tigers wins this season. msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Now is as good a time as any to pause before playoffs begin, when emotions will really run high, and reflect on the ten most memorable Tigers wins this season.
Comment on Detroit Tigers Links: The greatest Hispanic players in team historytag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.170663032011-09-16T14:39:27Z2011-09-16T14:39:27ZDevon White.Matt SussmanDetroit Tigers Links: The greatest Hispanic players in team historytag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.6980729.201109160129072011-09-16T13:00:00Z2011-09-16T13:00:00ZIn the annals of Tigers history, Miguel Cabrera may already be the greatest Latin American Tiger in just four seasons.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
In the annals of Tigers history, Miguel Cabrera may already be the greatest Latin American Tiger in just four seasons.
Comment on Detroit Tigers Links: Where's the love for Lloyd McClendon?tag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.170566562011-09-15T20:07:00Z2011-09-15T20:07:00ZI know you're being facetious, but the last time Brandon Inge was last quoted in a story was September 12 about the Saturday game possibly not being on TV. The last headline in his name was September 11, in aMatt SussmanDetroit Tigers Links: Where's the love for Lloyd McClendon?tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.6975119.201109150159102011-09-15T13:00:00Z2011-09-15T13:00:00ZThe Tigers hitting coach has to be responsible for the team's offensive improvement, right? It's in the job title.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
The Tigers hitting coach has to be responsible for the team's offensive improvement, right? It's in the job title.
An introductory guide to the 2011 Detroit Tigers (for bandwagon fans)tag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.69713692011-09-14T17:00:00Z2011-09-14T17:00:00ZFor the fair-weathered fans who just started watching the team and wants a primer, this one's for you.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
For the fair-weathered fans who just started watching the team and wants a primer, this one's for you.
Detroit Tigers Links: Winning streak might cost Ozzie Guillen his jobtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.6969604.201109140151572011-09-14T13:00:00Z2011-09-14T13:00:00ZIn this 11-game winning streak, five were over the slumping White Sox, and many haven't been close.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
In this 11-game winning streak, five were over the slumping White Sox, and many haven't been close.
Comment on Detroit Tigers Links: Perhaps Dave Dombrowski is the Tigers MVPtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.170175732011-09-13T14:30:38Z2011-09-13T14:30:38ZYou're implying stat geeks don't enjoy that stuff too. The game's so cool because of the unpredictability AND the numbers. In that order. Ask any sabermetrician (and I am not one) -- they got into the number crunching because theyMatt SussmanComment on Detroit Tigers Links: Perhaps Dave Dombrowski is the Tigers MVPtag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.170172902011-09-13T14:14:45Z2011-09-13T14:14:45ZI tried. He's just a natural goof.Matt SussmanDetroit Tigers Links: Perhaps Dave Dombrowski is the Tigers MVPtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.6964493.201109130839302011-09-13T13:00:00Z2011-09-13T13:00:00ZThe Tigers general manager, responsible for three crucial midseason deals, might be the most valuable man in the organization.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
The Tigers general manager, responsible for three crucial midseason deals, might be the most valuable man in the organization.
Detroit Tigers Links: How Michael Cuddyer saved Brad Thomas's lifetag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.6959444.201109120845142011-09-12T13:00:00Z2011-09-12T13:00:00ZTen years ago, Brad Thomas had a ticket in hand for one of the planes that crashed on September 11. Michael Cuddyer's postseason performance in a Double-A game unknowingly changed his travel plans and his fate.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
Ten years ago, Brad Thomas had a ticket in hand for one of the planes that crashed on September 11. Michael Cuddyer's postseason performance in a Double-A game unknowingly changed his travel plans and his fate.
As summer cools, it's time to warm up to Tigers' Ryan Raburntag:www.mlive.com,2011:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.69257152011-09-06T14:10:00Z2011-09-06T14:10:00ZThis is now three years in a row that Tigers outfielder Ryan Raburn has had some amazing August numbers to atone for a slow start.msussmanhttp://connect.mlive.com/user/msussman/index.html
This is now three years in a row that Tigers outfielder Ryan Raburn has had some amazing August numbers to atone for a slow start.
Comment on Detroit Tigers Links: Nobody does sacrifice flies like Motowntag:www.mlive.com,2015:/tigers/index.ssf//1924.168774342011-09-02T17:26:54Z2011-09-02T17:26:54ZSo we're just talking about Septembers? Pirates, 1991: 18-11 Pirates, 1992: 21-8 Marlins, 1997: 12-15, but World Series Tigers, 2006: 12-15, but World Series Tigers, 2007: 16-11 Tigers, 2008: 8-18 Tigers, 2009: 16-12 Tigers, 2010: 15-12 Based on this, LeylandMatt Sussman